However, no trade ever came to light, and according to ESPN's Anthony Slater, veteran Draymond Green played a role in that. According to Slater, Green told Mike Dunleavy and Joe Lacob not to trade for Markkanen because of what Golden State would have had to give up.

Closing in on 38, Curry showed Thursday he's still more wonderful than washed. And after two games, the Warriors' plan is looking validated.

Stephen Curry scores 42 points, including a game-tying 3-pointer, as the Golden State Warriors beat the Denver Nuggets 137-131

Aaron Gordon scored 50 points, knocking down 10 3-pointers, but Stephen Curry answered with 42 to lead the Warriors past the Nuggets.

Stephen Curry scored 42 points, including a tying 34-footer near the end of regulation, and the Warriors survived a 50-point explosion from Aaron Gordon to win 137-131.

The Denver Nuggets face the Golden State Warriors in a regular season NBA game on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 (10/23/25) at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif.

Green and Curry’s unspoken chemistry defines the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty, fueling four NBA championships and setting the blueprint for teamwork in the modern NBA.

Steph Curry led Golden State with 42 points, 35 of them scored in the second half of an 137-131 overtime victory. He sparked a third-quarter comeback that saw the teams tied at 94 after 36 minutes.